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Whether you meet someone online, in a social group, or begin chatting with them at the bus stop, it’s important to always keep safety in mind. Even when you’ve been introduced by friends, you should be cautious about revealing personal details too quickly.
When you meet people online, the first emails are done through the dating site, where you can easily rule out the riff-raff. After a couple of exchanges, move to personal email for a couple of messages. You should have a free Yahoo or Gmail account with an anonymous user name that you use only for dating.
When you move to talking on the phone, give out your cell number. If you are uncomfortable doing that, use a virtual phone number. For tips on how to block your number from caller ID, click here.
Unless someone close to you knows your date well, use your own transportation to get to your first meeting. Keep it short. If you find yourself feeling that there is something fishy about him or her, it’s OK to excuse yourself and leave.
You don’t need to hire a private investigator—just do a little research. The internet is a great tool to verify that your date is not misrepresenting him or herself. Be aware that some people may take offense if they discover that you have researched their background prior to meeting them.
If you would like to meet some people with whom to practice your new safe-dating skills, check out one of these upcoming events:
Saturday, Sunday August 22, 23 12:00 – 8:00 PM Whether or not you're going to Burning Man, practice your flirting skills at The Sports Basement in Potrero Hill this weekend. Their annual “Prepare for the Playa” event is sure to draw a crowd. They will have everything you need or want to prepare you for your trip to Burning Man. The event features Playa Fashion shows, Playa University, How To Clinics and Demos, and live performances.
Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant St San Francisco, CA 94103 Free
Sunday, August 23 1:00 – 3:00 PM Spend Sunday afternoon meeting new friends at Sausalito’s Wellington's Wine Bar. includes a Mixer Game, with prizes; accompanied by appetizers, served at 1pm, as long as they last. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Rich Gosse event.
300 Turney St., at Bridgeway, Sausalito CA 94965 $10/door
San Francisco based midlife dating coach, Annie Gleason, teams up with singles who are frustrated with the dating scene and helps them to transform their love lives with her exclusive five-step program.
For more info: Check out dating classes, events and midlife dating information at www.getalovelife.net or email annie@getalovelife.net
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